SANTAN Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I'm so lost. I just played my first game in probably a decade, did alright, had taken all of the oppositions pieces other than 1 pawn and the king and had just got my Queen back, still had 1 rook and 1 bishop and plenty pawns, did a shite move just trying to get my Queen closer to their King and the game ended as a stalemate. Am I missing something mad obvious, I don't understand how I've just been slapped with a draw even though it was a matter of time before I got checkmate.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I'm so lost. I just played my first game in probably a decade, did alright, had taken all of the oppositions pieces other than 1 pawn and the king and had just got my Queen back, still had 1 rook and 1 bishop and plenty pawns, did a shite move just trying to get my Queen closer to their King and the game ended as a stalemate. Am I missing something mad obvious, I don't understand how I've just been slapped with a draw even though it was a matter of time before I got checkmate.. Your opponent had no legal move possible (i.e. his only available squares would put him in check) hence the draw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, Stormzy said: I'm so lost. I just played my first game in probably a decade, did alright, had taken all of the oppositions pieces other than 1 pawn and the king and had just got my Queen back, still had 1 rook and 1 bishop and plenty pawns, did a shite move just trying to get my Queen closer to their King and the game ended as a stalemate. Am I missing something mad obvious, I don't understand how I've just been slapped with a draw even though it was a matter of time before I got checkmate.. 10 minutes ago, DiegoDiego said: 12 minutes ago, Stormzy said: I'm so lost. I just played my first game in probably a decade, did alright, had taken all of the oppositions pieces other than 1 pawn and the king and had just got my Queen back, still had 1 rook and 1 bishop and plenty pawns, did a shite move just trying to get my Queen closer to their King and the game ended as a stalemate. Am I missing something mad obvious, I don't understand how I've just been slapped with a draw even though it was a matter of time before I got checkmate.. Your opponent had no legal move possible (i.e. his only available squares would put him in check) hence the draw. Aye this. If the king isn't in check but any move he takes will put him in check qualifies as a stalemate, I think. I managed to force this earlier and couldn't stop laughing as I was well beat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Ah right cheers for the explanation, I don't know how I've managed to go my whole time without ever coming across that situation, gutted my first game I threw away the win, deffo need to create a new account. Also that is an utter shit rule, I destroyed that lil bot bitch and he got away with it because I'm rusty. I don't want anyone to be worried or anything but when I'm up to speed I'll give some of you a game and... I don't like talking about it because I'm modest but I came 2nd in a chess tournament in primary school, so yeah be prepared. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicesterlichtie Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Henderson to deliver ..... said: I am absolutely fucking dog shit at anything under 10 minutes. Getting destroyed at blitz. I tried some 3 minute blitz at the weekend in a tournament. It's absolutely crazy, not sure there's much strategy involved, more just quickly moving pieces around the board. Scored 2/5. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I tried some 3 minute blitz at the weekend in a tournament. It's absolutely crazy, not sure there's much strategy involved, more just quickly moving pieces around the board. Scored 2/5.Lots of puzzle rush is the way to improve! That and choose a solid opening which is relatively unblunderable. Or simply trade off pieces as quickly as possible and try to win the pawn endgame. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I'm so charitable. Just decide to gift Purplekangaroo89 my queen and then it was game over. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 11 hours ago, Stormzy said: I'm having a look now, is there a skill level with the bots? I've just clicked on and it wants me to play some level 600 motherfucker, no beginner mode? The bots are categorised into beginner, intermediate and advanced. The weakest bot is level 250. In saying that, the shittest a bot played against me was the streamer bot called CodeMiko who's level 600. The game went a little bit like... CodeMiko: Brings Queen out on third move - "Heehee, you're in trouble now" *Takes Queen for free* CodeMiko: "Wow. How did you do that?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 On 17/02/2021 at 12:14, Loki said: I’ve added him as a friend and sent a challenge with me being black. But I’ve had no response. Any luck? if we don’t hear from @adampar by Sunday night you’ll get a walkover and I’ll draw the next round of the cup on Monday morning 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Frank Grimes said: Any luck? if we don’t hear from @adampar by Sunday night you’ll get a walkover and I’ll draw the next round of the cup on Monday morning Nothing yet, will resend the invites and see if that prompts him. Doesnt let me add him again, but resent an invitation. Edited February 18, 2021 by Loki 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 15 hours ago, Leicesterlichtie said: I tried some 3 minute blitz at the weekend in a tournament. It's absolutely crazy, not sure there's much strategy involved, more just quickly moving pieces around the board. Scored 2/5. There's definitely strategy to the 3-5 minute 960 games, but it's almost like starting mid-game. You can do a devastating amount by flinging pawns up the board, a couple of times I've busted open a king defence that way. I've also won a couple of 3 minute games when I was in trouble by keeping them in check, moving fast and making them use their time up. It's not really chess but it's much easier to fit into your day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I just got a free month of premium membership on Chess.com. I took the free week and then cancelled before payment kicked in. They sent me an email offering some free and discount deals, I emailed back and said I'd take a free month, and it came through today with a personal email. That's some quality customer service and I'll probably take the cheapest membership when that runs out. You can save a couple of quid by getting someone to gift you a membership - seems odd that it's cheaper than buying it for yourself. I bought one for my son and I'll use his account to gift membership to me. Yes, I am that cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I've spent most the day playing against the low level bots and getting better and quicker each game, remembering some of my old favourite strategies. I must say I hate when the app says you've done a blunder because it's not appreciating the long game. Chess to me soon becomes boring when it's at the level I'm sure some are on this thread where it's basically just going through a script and a flow chart. I'll probably keep at it playing the freestyling jobbers like myself and then give up when I get to the joyless neeks further down the line. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I must say I hate when the app says you've done a blunder because it's not appreciating the long game. To give it some credit, the app does look eighteen moves ahead before calling it a blunder. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 35 minutes ago, Stormzy said: I've spent most the day playing against the low level bots and getting better and quicker each game, remembering some of my old favourite strategies. I must say I hate when the app says you've done a blunder because it's not appreciating the long game. It probably was a blunder but the beginner bots aren't good enough to punish it because they're not looking as far ahead as the analysis is or they just make random dumb moves sometimes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Is a wasted move with no immediate danger considered a blunder? Only if you play in your formulas I'd imagine, as a free spirit like myself I'd rather call it a procrastination move or a bait move. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Frank Grimes said: Any luck? if we don’t hear from @adampar by Sunday night you’ll get a walkover and I’ll draw the next round of the cup on Monday morning Are all of the league games finished? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Wish I was capable of seeing more moves ahead than the engine on Chess.com. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Stormzy said: Is a wasted move with no immediate danger considered a blunder? Only if you play in your formulas I'd imagine, as a free spirit like myself I'd rather call it a procrastination move or a bait move. Could be that you have a great chance to get a piece but didn't take it. I'd say that's fair enough to call a blunder. Edited February 18, 2021 by Gordon EF 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Stormzy said: Is a wasted move with no immediate danger considered a blunder? Only if you play in your formulas I'd imagine, as a free spirit like myself I'd rather call it a procrastination move or a bait move. A 'blunder' is a move that swings the odds of the game. A 'mistake' is when you've made a mistake, duh! Basically: inacc. = 0.5-1 deviation (EngineProposal-Your move) mistake = 1-2 deviation blunder > 2 deviation Each 1 representing a pawn. It's all based on mathematics. Edited February 18, 2021 by Ludo*1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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